The average train between Gerrards Cross and Preston takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Gerrards Cross to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Gerrards Cross and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gerrards Cross is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Preston at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gerrards Cross to Preston. However, there are services departing from Gerrards Cross station and arriving at Preston station via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Gerrards Cross to Preston train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Gerrards Cross station.
Gerrards Cross to Preston train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Gerrards Cross to Preston train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Gerrards Cross and Preston is 282.1 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Gerrards Cross to Preston via Oxford and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 25m.